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Committee Owner
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Hi Folks,
I have been trying to track down the date of my Committee Model. I think that I have it narrowed down to between 1939-1940 but want to be sure. The serial number on it is 133556 (the valves also have this on them).
Would anyone be able to verify this information for me or point me in the direction of a list. It is a very nice piece and I am looking for all the possible information on it that I can find.
Thank you for any help you would be able to give me.
Dave P.
Seattle, WA
PS. I bought this at an estate sale for $35 from an older gentlemen who was the original owner. |
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supportlivejazz
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| Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 1:16 pm Post subject: |
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| According to a list published here a while back, 1940 would be correct. |
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Committee Owner
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| Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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| Thank you for the quick reply! |
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supportlivejazz
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| Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 2:15 pm Post subject: |
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| You obviously got a "deal". The model you have is the Handcraft Committee. If it has a "2" stamped on the middle valve casing along with the serial number then it is the medium bore which is more common than the "3" or large bore. The Handcraft also has the standard type spit valves and nice engraving and nickel silver slide tubes as i remember. The bell taper is similar to the later Committeee bell. They play similarly as well. Nice horns, well made. I have had a Handcraft Committee and a Handcraft Imperial too. Liked them both. Enjoy. |
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| Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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I appreciate the info that you have given me. I am positivie that there is a 3 under the serial number. There is some wear on the laquer where you hold the trumpet and a very very small ding just after the mouthpiece. All in all it is very good shape.
I am going to sell this trumpet. I can play it, but would feel better knowing that someone else is using it, and can appreciate it for what it is. I bought it about 10 years ago when I was in highschool and playing in the band, and have been storing it since then. It has the original case, 2 mutes (I believe to be original) and a play book as well. There are 2 mouth pieces with it (not sure of the numbers). I did play it the other night and was happy to see that it still worked great.
Anyhow, thanks again.
Dave P.
Seattle, WA |
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